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Financial Tasks for First Quarter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our personal finances obviously require attention all year long. For example, once a quarter, I review our asset allocation actuals against our target allocations and come up with a plan to discuss and implement based on the analysis. Clean out and organize paper files for personal finances.

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How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Narrow Down a Price Range If you are going to save money , you need to have a target savings goal in mind that you can work toward. For example, if you want to buy a car worth $20,000, you could decide to save $1,000 a month for 20 months or $5,000 a month for four months. Let’s say, for example, $500 a month.

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The Power of Mindfulness

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, every time I go to the grocery store I buy pretty much the same thing. Personal Finance. I used to struggle in traditional retail environments like Target and Pier 1. Even the route I take within the store has become routine. Mindfulness is instrumental when trying to curb unnecessary spending.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Here is a real life example.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. He discusses income beneficiaries, remainder beneficiaries and provides and example of the use of a dynasty trust.

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As an alternative, head over to Walmart, Target, or another large retailer and pick a Slip ‘n Slide, or make your own , and buy some water guns or water balloons. For example, you could have a nice picnic in a nearby park. If you have a lot of friends the neighborhood, you might even want to turn it into a block party!

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Staycations Are For Suckers!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Also, smaller, less known discount travel sites like the ones that target specific areas might be able to offer better rates because they have less overhead and can therefore offer their customers better prices. These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author's main goals in life.

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